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The small city of Dharamsala is surrounded by the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas. Its high altitude presents a breathtaking view of the majestic mountains and the scenic Kangra valley below.

Tall pines and rhododendron offer a panoramic view of the entire area. With chants coming from various monasteries in and around Dharamsala, this is a truly spectacular environment to embark on your exciting and transformative yoga journey with Siddhi Yoga.

Dharamsala is home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with many Tibetans who have taken refuge in Mcleodganj—a part of this small city in Himachal Pradesh, India.

The name ‘Dharamsala’ comes from the loose translation, ‘dwelling of spirituality.’ And the town holds true to its name. The area has a number of Buddhist monasteries and temples dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses.

There are many attractions in and around Dharamsala besides yoga and temples, too. From one of the world’s most beautiful cricket stadiums, to trekking through the Dhauladhar mountain range, there really is something for everyone in this beautiful town.

Dharamsala provides a unique experience and ideal environment to immerse oneself into the yogic lifestyle while enjoying an exciting and life changing vacation!

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Dharamshala Venue: The Aryan Hotel

Our Dharamsala 200-Hour Yoga Teacher training takes place at The Aryan Hotel, a leading traditional yoga-training center in Dharamsala.

Overlooking the beautiful Kangra valley, it is surrounded by tea gardens and pine forests that merge in the distance with the mighty Dhauladhar range. A spiritual realm bestowed with natural beauty and fair weather, Dharamsala is a perfect place to immerse oneself in yoga.

The Aryan Hotel offers beautiful yoga hall as well as facilities and staff who understand the needs of yoga teachers.

We have created an environment conducive to yoga teacher training, retreats and workshops for both educators and students alike. Relax after classes and enjoy our gorgeous property as you enhance your practice and teaching skills. Below is the the view from Yoga Hall.

Here are some highlights about our Dharamsala Centre:

It is situated away from urban hustle and bustle, in the serene backdrop of nature.

Free from construction in or surrounding the resort.

Free 24-hour Wi-Fi Internet

A 45-minute drive to campus from Gaggal Airport, Dharamsala, with virtually no traffic congestion on the way there.

The Aryan Hotel offers Hotel type accommodations with 18 rooms

All trainees stay on site together—giving you more opportunities to connect and socialize.

Every room is equipped with a private bathroom offering hot and cold showers.

Spacious yoga hall with a beautiful view.

Since this is a yoga teacher training program/retreat, you will not find outdoor parties on weekdays, junk food or alcohol. This is common among all such programs.

The Aryan Hotel offers Hotel-type accommodations with 18 rooms. You’ll experience a beautiful view, from almost every room, of the Dhauladhar mountain range, the greater Himalayas and surrounding areas.

You can relax in the comfort of your own private room with an attached bathroom, including a hot and cold shower. You can also enjoy full access to 24-hour Wi-Fi Internet.

You will be making new friendships that last a lifetime. Although your fellow yogis may come from various nationalities, you have all been brought together by the love of yoga. Friendships forged during yoga teacher training are very special. This is a period of great transformation for everyone. You will learn a lot from each other’s experiences and stories, which will enrich your yoga journey even further. To help forge these deep connections, all yogis enrolled in teacher training will stay on-site together.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Dharamsala - Food

The Yoga Diet is all about aligning with nature and learning to eat in a way that connects you with yourself and the planet.

Because a nourished body forms a healthy foundation for one’s mind and emotions, we’ll provide you with fresh, vibrant cuisine and a mix of healing and grounding meals.

Think abundant salads, mixed vegetable dishes, soups, daal, rice and plenty of fresh, local fruits. Our aim is to create balance and strength in the body; to heal the organs, tissues, muscles and bones that will be working hard for your month of training and beyond.

Given that there are not many options for dining outside the resort, all meals will be provided on campus (including Saturday and Sunday). You’ll just need to inform us in advance on Friday evening if you will be eating on campus that weekend. Many students often leave on the weekends to go sightseeing, trekking, shopping, etc., so we want to ensure no food is wasted. Weekend meals are complimentary from Siddhi Yoga.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Dharamsala - Course Curriculum

Siddhi Yoga’s foundation is a healing-focused therapeutic technique and workout program based on proper alignment, anatomical awareness and education.

Our primary goal is to provide a holistic teacher training program. We want to not only prepare you to be a fantastic yoga instructor, but also to help you grow your practice and learn all aspects of the yogic lifestyle.

This program stretches beyond the physical practice of yoga and dives into the mental and spiritual side, as well. You will be pushed beyond your limits in all areas of life—providing you with the opportunity to grow as a yogi and a human being.

From the history of yoga to human anatomy and physiology, we’ll cover topics you didn’t even know existed.

This is not a training course that simply has its students practice for eight hours a day. No, this is a course that will help students become teachers, as well as cultivate a solid physical and spiritual practice.

We’ll cover meditation, chakras and pranayama. You’ll go from practicing yogi to full-time yogi in the course of a month.

However, we want to make sure you maintain balance in your life. That’s why we’ve created our program to include excursions and free time to explore your surrounding area. We’ll hold bonfires, prayer sessions and kirtan, and there are plenty of other activities around the city to keep you busy each weekend.

As for what you’ll learn throughout the course, the list is endless. But to give you an idea, we’ll cover:

Sequencing

Asana – alignment and modifications

Yoga philosophy/lifestyle

The Yoga Sutras

Different Types of Yoga including Hatha and Vinyasa

Yogic Eating and Ayurveda

Chakras

Pranayama

Anatomy and Physiology

Assisting

We offer a breath-based instructor training, which means your breath will guide you through the proper posture. The improper use of the muscles involved in breathing, such as the diaphragm, leaves other muscles strained with overuse, a prime physiological reason for muscle stress injuries.

However, an undeveloped breathing pattern is a powerful source of numerous psychological problems as well. This is why, along with the proper poses and counter-poses, specific pranayama practices will be taught to bring the body into perfect equilibrium.

Postural adjustment through yoga asana is a traditional and unique scientific practice. Yoga teachers and therapists with knowledge of this specific technique can help practitioners use their bodies in a more balanced and correct way, both in their yoga practice as well as daily life.

Additionally, you will be taught the importance of a proper muscle warm-up to prevent injury and help future students into poses more safely. We’ll discuss the use of props like blocks, blankets, chairs, bolsters, etc. to reap the full benefits of asana and to promote healing and recovery from injuries while aiding in proper bodily alignment.

Siddhi Yoga’s Teacher Training is the perfect environment to step outside your comfort zone and explore new aspects of yourself. The calming environment will help you tune out and tune in to your deepest self. You’ll have the opportunity to rediscover and reinvent yourself.

You will experience yoga as a lifestyle instead of a simple practice, and you’ll leave ready to begin the journey of your career as a yoga teacher.

Learn the skills of true gurus

This training course follows comprehensive Yoga Alliance guidelines, and complements these with rich teachings of traditional yoga that have been handed down to Indian yoga gurus from their ancestors. This creates a deeply yogic environment, going beyond the asanas to provide a comprehensive learning experience to students.

At Siddhi Yoga you'll learn to:

Plan a powerful class

Teach a 60, 75 or 90-minute class

Be an effective and inspiring instructor

Modify poses to accommodate injuries or limitations

Inspire and motivate your students

Identify areas, both physical and emotional, where your students need help

Use therapeutic yoga to alleviate pain

Use the body in a therapeutic way in yoga practice & daily life.

Deal with physical injuries in a yoga class

Combine the scientific & artistic aspects of Vinyasa yoga to create sequences that are healing on all levels of the mind, body and soul.

Understand the different systems of the human body studied under Anatomy and Physiology

Perform and teach all 30 traditional Hatha Yoga Asanas with correct sequencing along with pranayama, meditation and chanting.

Establish a regular meditation practice and guide others in a proper meditation.

Why you should enroll in this course?

You’ll be trained by high-caliber instructors

You’ll spend a full month living and breathing yoga

You’ll find an unprecedented connection with nature

You’ll learn, teach, inspire and be inspired by your fellow trainees and instructors

This certificate is for Multi-Style Yoga where you will get a chance to learn Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, alignments, teaching methodology along with the philosophy and history behind it.

The main emphasis of our 200-Hour training is on the therapeutic aspect of yoga using Hatha and Vinyasa yoga styles. Exposure to different styles will allow you to decide which style you would like to pursue more deeply.

Here are some of the styles that will be incorporated into our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

Why should I do an all-inclusive intensive training?

Siddhi Yoga has run yoga teacher trainings for years all over the world. We understand your needs, value your time and aim to create the best setting in the world to help deepen your yoga practice.

Our programs are the culmination of exquisite locations, outstanding vegetarian/vegan food and irreplaceable community. Your stay will be memorable and hassle-free.

Students come to Siddhi Yoga from all over the world to learn yoga and live the yogic lifestyle. We have instructed students from over 60 countries. This includes countries like Australia, Argentina, Austria, China, France, Greece, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UK, the USA and many more. We’re proud to be a leading yoga teacher training school in India and are happy to discuss further whether or not we’re a fit for you.

Is My Certificate Valid Internationally?

As a graduate of Siddhi Yoga, you will be certified by one of the largest and most-trusted names in yoga teacher training internationally. Your certification also qualifies you for a Yoga Alliance certification. We use this third party accreditation agency to ensure our quality and international standards are met.

Schedule

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Dharamsala - Daily Schedule (Sample)

07:00 – 09:00 Kryias, Pranayama, Asana Practice

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

10:00 – 11:30 Yoga Philosophy

11:30 – 13:00 Alignments/The Art of Teaching Methodology

13:00 – 15:00 Lunch

15:00 – 16:00 Anatomy & Physiology

16:00 – 17:30 Therapeutical Hatha/Vinaysa

17:30 – 18:00 Break

18:00 – 19:30 Meditation

19:30 – 21:00 Dinner

TIME OFF: Saturday afternoons and all day Sundays are free for you to enjoy and bask in all that Dharamsala has to offer. From Mcleodganj markets to Buddhist monasteries and healthy cafes to journeys through tea gardens, Dharamsala has so much beauty to explore.

Meet Our Teachers

Special Note: At any of our course minimum two or maximum three teachers are teaching the different subjects depending upon the needs.

Course Reviews

I have just completed my YTT200 in Dharamsala and it's been a life altering experience.

Not only did I learn about yoga, alignment, philosophy, but I also had a chance to grow as a person and heal. The teachers are real gurus in their fields, incredibly loving and supportive, the building is in the most beautiful spot, surrounded with the Himalayas and rice fields.

If you are coming here for yoga, you'll have it. But be prepared to find much more than yoga... maybe yourself.

-Amélie, France

Siddhi Yoga in Dharamshala felt like a home away from home. The teachers are incredibly intelligent and loving. You’re not just coming here to learn, but you’re coming to make new friends and family.

The location is also beautiful! I have never lived so close to the mountains before. Tons of great hikes and temples in the area to visit as well.

-Megan, United States

I would highly recommend yoga teacher training with Siddhi in Dharamsala. The surrounding Dhauladhar Range is an inspirational backdrop to our learning journey. The teachers are very knowledgeable and patient, they will always have an answer for any question. It was nice to walk up to the local farms and mountains for some down time. I will always hold dear the friendships, personal growth and knowledge I have gained here.

-Brigid, Australia

Siddhi yoga teachers and staff have become my family over the course of my stay. The program, location and food far exceeded my expectations. It was a privilege to be here and to graduate from this program. I feel prepared to go out and teach and beyond that I have made friends from all over the world who have inspired in more ways than I can express in a review. Thank you Siddhi Yoga!

-Carolyn, Canada

Had a fantastic time here in Dharamsala, the whole team were supportive from the hotel cleaners to the Siddhi management. The classes were well structured and thorough feel confident to take classes as a thanks to the month training. Thanks again to all the team.

-Andy, United Kingdom

I knew I wanted to take my yoga teacher training in India. I settled on Siddhi Yoga - Dharamsala because of its wonderful reviews and its proximity to the Himalayas. I knew I made the right decision in the first class with Tara -- I left the class with a smile on my face and a smile in my heart. All of the instructors were invested in each and every one of us, wanting for all of us to grow our own practices and our abilities to teach. I left the course feeling confident in my teaching abilities. Thank you -- to all the students and staff -- for making this a class I will forever remember.

-Sarah, United States

The experience at Siddhi Yoga in Dharamsala was incredible and was the first step on my journey to change my path. It was wonderful to be taught Yoga as a lifestyle with such excellence from all the teachers! The knowledge, experience, guidance and support from all of them was amazing! Was great to meet new people from all over the world, building a community of friendship with them the teachers and the staff. It was also wonderful being surrounded by the beautiful grounding Himalayas!

-Jennifer, United Kingdom

I had a great time at my training in Dharamsala! The location is amazing with the Himalayas right next to the school and the teachers were awesome!

-Andrea, Germany

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Schedule for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Dharamsala 2018/2019

Full price for our 200-hour Dharamsala teacher training is $1,730 USD. If you apply early, you’ll receive up to a 25% discount. All our 200 Hour teacher training programs have a $500 USD non-refundable deposit.

Payment Details for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Dharamsala

FULL PAYMENT: Additional $100 USD Discount when you pay for your course in full 1 month prior.

Special Note: Prices are shown in USD for better understanding only. But you MUST pay in SGD (Singapore Dollars) based on the exchange rate of XE.COM at the time of transfer. First date of the training is your official check-in day and check-out day is next day of your last date of the training (Example: If training is from 2nd to 26th December 2018 then your official check in date is 2nd December and official check out is 27th December 2018).

What’s Included for the Dharamsala training

Tuition for 200-Hour training course.

Accommodation: Hotel-style facility. Private/Shared room (Depending Upon Selection) with double bed and attached private bathroom with hot and cold shower. Separate yoga hall and dining room. Excellent location, away from city commotion at the feet of the Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. All buildings in one campus. City of Mcleodganj, Dharamsala just 15 miles from Siddhi Yoga School

Three daily Indian vegetarian meals from orientation meeting to closing ceremony. (Please take note that the course is intensive and our menu has been designed by professional Dr. and Nutritionist to fulfill the daily needs. We use mild spices and less oil. Ingredient and taste has been fine tuned to accommodate the majority. Most of the Indian food is suitable for Vegan and minor changes or some special request can be entertained but if you are a fussy eater and expecting customized western food and need lot of alteration, maybe this course is not for you and you should try Thailand or Bali.)

Yoga Manual

Wi-Fi Internet (Hotel is on the hills and WiFi is quite dependent on the weather. We have provided best possible Internet connectivity to fulfill your daily needs of communication. If you are expecting 24 hours very high speed Internet, you should not be here)

What’s Not included:

Travel and Arrival Details

You will need to buy your international air ticket for New Delhi. From there we advise following one of two options to travel to Dharamshala, where we’ll pick you up:

Option 1:

By Air : Dharamshala airport is known as Gaggal Airport. There are two flights from Delhi to Dharamshala – Air India (one flight a day) and Spicejet (one flight a day, occasionally they have a second flight). Both flights start in the morning with an hour difference. You must be at the New Delhi airport by 8AM for all flights. Airfare is between 5500 INR and 12,000 INR. The earlier you book, the more you save. Fares and availability of seats in the flight change constantly and can be checked/booked online via www.makemytrip.com or www.yatra.com. It is advisable to book through Spicejet, as their service is quite reliable and cancellations are minimal. If you choose this option, please inform us of your arrival details for Dharamshala. Remember to check the weight limit for your domestic flight. Usually it’s 15KG and if you need extra weight, it’s recommended to buy in advance.

Option2:

By road in air-conditioned bus: Taking a bus from Delhi to Dharamshala is much cheaper than flying. Busses start around 5PM-6PM every day and reach Dharamshala early in the morning. Bus tickets cost around 1200 INR. We can assist you to book your ticket via www.redbus.in, as the site requires a local phone no. and local card. You can pay us later upon arrival. Bus booking opens one month before the travel date. You can take a pre-paid taxi from Delhi Airport to the reach bus boarding point, Delhi.

For Option 1, we will pick you up from the Dharamshala airport; for Option 2, we will pick you up from Dharamshala bus stand.

Note: The nearest international airport to Dharamshala is Amritsar Airport. However, there is no connectivity to the Dharamshala airport from there nor AC bus service. If you plan on selecting this option, you will need to take a taxi from Amritsar, which will cost you around 5,000 INR. We can help you book a taxi if needed.

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